Social Media Giant Facebook may want to Hold Off on Location-Based Features

In early May, social media giant Facebook announced that it plans to launch a location-based feature within the next month or so. Immediately after the announcement, the general public deemed Facebook’s geo-location feature a “Foursquare killer,” but after taking a closer look, researchers have found that this may not be the case. Many big name…

The Power of Online Communities is the Secret to E-Commerce Success

Social media is about more than just delivering content to the online world. It is imperative that companies participating in social media marketing have conversations with their users. This means that companies should market with the goal of building relationships with members of the online community. It is important to create transparency by answering questions,…

E-commerce Website Design Tip: An ‘About Me’ Page is a Must

When building e-commerce websites, a lot of people place most of their focus on the site’s structure and the e-commerce content for the various product pages. One page that is often overlooked, but should not be, is the ‘About Me’ page. This page is important to have on your e-commerce website because it is your…

Tips for Small Business Owners: Use LinkedIn

Today, over 12 million small business owners use LinkedIn for lead generation, global business expansion, and finding the right vendors and suppliers, among other things. Below are 10 ways small business owners can maximize the potential LinkedIn carries: Customer acquisition. Happy customers bring in new customers through recommendations and word of mouth. Ask your satisfied…

From Social Media to Ecommerce: Facebook as a Money Making Machine

Social networking sites have climbed to new heights this past year. Today, more than two-thirds of the Internet population visits these sites. In a span of 24 hours, billions of eyeballs hover around social networking sites. However, monetizing these platforms remains a tough code to crack. Accordingly, the year 2010 is all about identifying new…

Google Search Suggestions Help in Determining Keywords for SEO

We all know that using the proper keywords is vital for internet marketing services such as search engine optimization and PPC marketing. It is in keywords where the process of conducting SEO is rooted. While there are many keyword generation or keyword research tools out there, there is one often overlooked tool that could perhaps…

From eCommerce to mCommerce: Volusion Makes It Happen

Traditional companies are increasing turning to ecommerce as a means of business, as consumers are doing everything online – shopping in ecommerce websites, bank transactions, travel reservations, you name it. With electronics that allow for Internet access being developed left and right, ecommerce transactions occur not just from the desktops or laptops of consumers, but…